Rising Star Bejlek Conquers Brisbane Qualifiers
Czech tennis sensation Sára Bejlek (18) kicked off her 2024 season with a resounding victory in the WTA 500 tournament qualifiers in Brisbane. Overcoming a challenging first set, Bejlek ultimately triumphed over experienced Spaniard Sara Sorribesová (28) in a match that ended with Sorribesová retiring due to health issues. The final score stood at 6:7, 6:2, 1:0 in Bejlek’s favor.
This impressive win marks Bejlek’s return to hard courts after a successful fall season on clay. Despite battling health problems, she secured an impressive 11:2 record, including a dominant victory at an ITF event in Šibenik, Croatia, and two semi-final appearances at WTA 125k events in South America. She also gained valuable experience representing the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup.
Bejlek’s journey to the main draw in Brisbane wasn’t without its hurdles. In the opening set against Sorribesová, she faced an early deficit, losing serve twice and falling behind 0:3.Despite twice facing set points against her, Bejlek fought back to force a tie-break. However, she couldn’t capitalize on four set points, ultimately losing the tie-break 8:6.
undeterred, Bejlek seized control of the match in the second set. As the heat took its toll on Sorribesová, the former world No. 32 struggled to maintain her serve, dropping five consecutive games. Trailing 7:6,2:6,0:1,Sorribesová was forced to retire,handing Bejlek a hard-fought victory.
This marks Bejlek’s eighth appearance in the main draw of a WTA tournament and her first since the Livesport Prague Open in July. Her most notable performance came in may at the Madrid 1000, where she navigated the qualifiers and defeated three opponents, including world No. 25 Anna kalinská.
Bejlek’s first-round opponent in Brisbane will be Anna Blinkova, a player she defeated earlier in her career. A win would pit her against another Russian, Mirra Andrejeva.
Czech Contingent Strong in Brisbane
Bejlek joins fellow Czech players Linda Nosková and Maria Bouzková in the main draw,making for a strong czech presence in Brisbane. Nosková, seeded 12th, awaits the winner of the match between Cristina Bucsa and Anca Todoniova.Bouzková will face Australian wildcard Talia gibson, with a potential second-round clash against Grand slam champion Jelena Ostapenko looming.
The Brisbane tournament boasts a star-studded field, including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenková, who lost last year’s final to Jelena Rybakinová. Rybakinová will not defend her title this year, as she is representing Kazakhstan at the United Cup.
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